Inguinal Canal
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The inguinal canal is an oblique triangular shape in the lower aponeurosis of the external obliquis muscle about 3-5 cm in length, it is superior and parallel to the inguinal ligament. Situated at the inferior part of the abdominal wall and extended medially and inferiorly.
Divided into superficial and deep inguinal canal, becomes superficial as it passes from medial to lateral through penetrating the inguinal canal. It is a common site for herniation surrounded by 4 boundaries.
Boundaries[edit | edit source]
Anterior wall: skin, superficial fascia, aponeurosis of external obliquis, and part of the internal obliquis muscle.
Posterior wall: the conjoint tendon ( the insertion point of the external and internal obliquis muscles) most medial and transvesalis fasci lateral to it.
Roof/ superior wall: arching fibers of internal obliquis and transversalis fascia.
Inferior wall: medial part of the inguinal ligament.